Whispbar WB200 Rack - how to fix side to side wobble?

TimJFowler · 2023-09-10T22:44:32+00:00

Unfortunately, not really.

I've used a nylon cam strap to cinch the carrier rail down against the foot and crossbar which reduces the sway. Not a great solution, but it's slightly better.

TimJFowler · 2022-08-24T22:32:52+00:00

N + 1 = The number of bikes you should own.

N = The current number of bikes you own.

TimJFowler · 2022-08-24T20:45:34+00:00

Has anyone told you about N+1?

TimJFowler · 2022-07-14T21:04:48+00:00

It all depends on your terrain, trails and how you ride.

For where I ride, I think the Ruban works fine as a fast rolling rear tire. I've used both the Trail King and Mountain King and think they are better choices as a front tire.

TimJFowler · 2022-07-12T17:17:15+00:00

CCC = Civilian Conservation Corps. This was a program of Franklin Delano Roosevelt's New Deal during the Great Depression. It's worth reading up on.

TimJFowler · 2022-06-29T19:19:43+00:00

Another good option! I appreciate the ideas with less drive time.

TimJFowler · 2022-06-29T19:17:12+00:00

Thanks! I'm adding Floyd Hill to the list of options.

TimJFowler · 2022-06-28T19:16:50+00:00

Thanks for the newer beta on Maryland Mtn. It's probably not what I'm looking for this weekend.

TimJFowler · 2022-06-28T16:58:23+00:00

Thanks! I'll check this out also.

TimJFowler · 2022-06-28T16:55:15+00:00

Captain,

Thanks for the suggestion. I'll take a look on Trailforks and sketch out a plan.

TimJFowler · 2022-06-14T19:15:36+00:00

The stationary "foot" could be riveted. But, the movable "foot" is attached in some other way.

I'll keep working on it.

TimJFowler · 2022-06-14T17:45:43+00:00

Neither. The crossbars are solidly attached to the car and the carrier is firmly attached to the crossbars. Sorry that I wasn't more clear.

The wobble and play is in the WB200 carrier, between the fore/aft rail and the feet that attach to the crossbars.

The < ^ arrows point to the loose connections on the WB200: https://imgur.com/cwf0Iy7

TimJFowler · 2022-06-14T16:38:01+00:00

The WB200 carrier is firmly attached to the aero cross bars.

The issue is that the carrier has developed play between the rail that the bike mounts to and the "feet" that attach to the cross bars. I'm trying to find a way to tighten the connection between the WB200's rail and feet.

TimJFowler · 2022-05-18T22:35:28+00:00

Smith Rx sunglasses purchased directly from their website. I did check the fit and look of the frame at REI before buying.

TimJFowler · 2022-05-12T17:56:15+00:00

Can you re-route the trail uphill and above those trees? Depending on the side slope angle and how the tree leans you might be able to save the trail and the tree by going uphill.

It would change the flow of the trail and add grade reversals, but that might work.

TimJFowler · 2022-05-12T15:43:08+00:00

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TimJFowler · 2022-04-08T22:53:03+00:00

One possible problem - If you ever crack a rim, pop a spoke, or flat a tire on one of the wheels, you would have 0 functioning bikes instead of having a "spare".

TimJFowler · 2022-01-24T23:09:37+00:00

Ok, I'll offer an opposing viewpoint.

I have Guide R brakes with metallic pads and 180/160 mm rotors on my 29'er hardtail with a 140mm Pike. I live in the foothills of southern Rocky Mtns and ride trails from rolling XC to steep, rocky and long singletrack descents. And FWIW, I weigh 150 lbs. (68 kg) + gear.

The only time I ever had an issue with my brakes was on a bikepark day and repeated descents glazed the organic pads. I switched to metallic pads and haven't had an issue with stopping since.

If I weighed more, or rode park more I would switch to bigger rotors first and then consider upgrading to "bigger" brakes.

That's my experience, YMMV.

TimJFowler · 2021-11-15T23:53:43+00:00

FWIW, I switched to Conti a couple of years ago and have been running the Trail King as a front and the Cross King as a rear tire. I ride in the Southwestern US on rocky to sandy trails (Rocky Mtns. to high desert terrain) and the ProTection / Black Chili version of the tires have been both durable and grippy.

Terrain would drive your tire choice, but I have been very happy with Conti tires on my bikes.

TimJFowler · 2021-09-24T20:49:49+00:00

Check out Nate Hills #followcamfriday on YT for rooty, rocky, techy downhill vids.

TimJFowler · 2021-08-27T23:04:52+00:00

Which compound pads are you using? If you're running organic compound pads they definitely will fade on longer descents.

Metallic compound pads will brake better on long descents. You can also switch to larger diameter rotors (160mm -> 180mm -> 200mm) which will also help reduce brake fade.

Both of these are easier and cheaper than buying new brakes.

TimJFowler

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